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issue #24 volume #2 fall 2010
p.29
keepaway
p.17
How to ”DO IT”
A Guide To Rock Stardom
Note from the Editor
Dear CMJ Music Marathoners and not,
This issue gives you the opportunity to explore the
burgeoning NYC scene, with almost 100 (awesome)
emerging local bands covered, 50+ of which we booked
for our CMJ parties, 30+ which are advertised here...
You should know by now that listening repeatedly to the
records of the artists whose shows you are planning on
attending greatly enhances your live experience—remembering
the songs makes it way more enjoyable, of course.
Follow these instructions, and we can guarantee you a
fulfilling Marathon:
1. reSeArCH the bands you like in this issue
2. LISTen rePeATeDLY to their tunes online
3. GeT TO THe SHOW AS eArLY AS POSSIBLe
(yes, I remind you that even if you have a badge you are
not guaranteed access if the show is sold out).
4. BUY YOUrSeLF A DrInK AnD rOCK OUT LIKe
THere’S nO TOMOrrOW!
Paolo De Gregorio
EDITOR IN CHIEF: Paolo De Gregorio
EXECUTIVE EDITOR: ed Gross
ART DIRECTOR: Kaz Yabe (www.kazyabe.com)
COVER PHOTO: Kate edwards (www.kateedwardsphoto.com)
SENIOR DESIGNER: Ursula Viglietta (www.ursulaviglietta.com)
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNER: Kelly McDonough
SENIOR EDITORS: nancy Chow, Bill Dvorak
STAFF WRITERS: Bill Dvorak, nancy Chow, David Schneider,
Kenneth Partridge, Lauren Piper, Toney Palumbo, Dean Van nguyen,
Mike SOS, Meijin Bruttomesso, Dave Cromwell, Quang D. Tran
IN-HOUSE CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Charles Davis, Chloe Schildhause,
Liz Schroeter, Paul Dunn, Simon Heggie, Christina Morelli,
Dale W. eisinger, Courtney Boyd Myers, Michelle Geslani,
Daniel Schneider, brokeMC, Gina Alioto, Jenny Luczak,
Whitney Phaneuf, Vann Alexandra, Jen Chang, noah Forrest
THE KITCHEN: Paolo De Gregorio, Mike Bauer, Michael Vecchio,
Daniel Tirer, Ben Wigler, Arthur Fleischmann, Shane O’Connor,
Tim Boyce, Matt rocker
OFFICE MANAGER: Jaron Feldman
PUBLISHERS: The Deli Magazine LLC / Mother West, nYC
other NYC artists to check out (p36)
Fresh out of a residency at Union
Pool and a gig as support band for
Yeasayer, Steve Marion, aka Delicate
Steve, plays strange and wonderful
instrumental music. His first full length
album “Wondervisions,” released after
a 10 year career of recording, producing
and playing with other bands,
features sonic delights only a “wise” musician/producer could
conjure up. The album filters influences as disparate as Stevie
Wonder and Ponytails. A perfect blend of varied textural elements
including a wide palette of guitar tones and parts, percussions
ranging from traditional to electronic, samples and
synth arrangements contribute to build tracks that evolve and
build up from gentle intros to animated endings. Don’t miss
Steve’s CMJ show at Santos on October 23rd. Myspace.
com/delicatesteve (Dave Cromwell + Paolo De Gregorio)
On The
Web
interviews with nyc bands
www.thedelimagazine.com
the depreciation guild
What started out as a bedroom
recording project for Depreciation
Guild frontman Kurt Feldman a mere
four years or so ago, has evolved into
something quite extraordinary. Two full
albums later, his band has now toured
the United States and Europe multiple
times. They have also brought their
show to Japanese audiences, inspiring
a video for their song “My Chariot” from
their latest album “Spirit Youth.” Along
the way the band has evolved from one
man to the current four piece lineup.
Their debut album “In Her Gentle Jaws”
was an initial internet download sensation
in 2008 and 2009, creating an
excited response among bloggers and
music lovers far and wide. Having subsequently been remixed and remastered, the
tracks can now be heard with an even richer and fuller clarity. This year brought the
much anticipated follow-up, a meticulously crafted album titled “Spirit Youth.”
Read Dave Cromwell’s article on The Depreciation Guild at:
www.thedelimagazine.com/artists/depreciationguild
B
wakey! wakey!
Wakey! Wakey! sounds like
an indie-pop musical. Front
man, Mike Grubbs has been
rocking out on the piano
since choir practice as a little
kid. He fosters his roots in
classical music, but also has
a strong affinity for the indie
sound. His first full length
album, “Everything I Wish
I’d Said The Last Time I Saw
You” is dynamic and theatrical.
The piano and strings
driven title track begs for
Broadway choreography, while tunes like “The Oh Song” sounds like MGMT.
Grubbs has been a regular face in New York for years; performing at Bar4 and
Rockwood. Ever since his songs were featured on the show “One Tree Hill” the
outside world has been getting a taste of Wakey Wakey! Grubbs just spend
two weeks touring solo all over the southern states and only has a short stint
back in the city before heading west again, this time with his full band.
Read Jenny Luczak’s article on Wakey Wakey! at:
www.thedelimagazine.com/artists/wakeywakey
CMJ
Advice On
How to Be
Selected
eing selected to play one of the major music
industry festivals in the US (like CMJ or
SXSW) is a challenging task for any band.
Since 2005 The Deli has become more and more
involved in booking shows for the CMJ Music
Marathon, and at this point in time we can say we
more or less understand how the selection process
works—if you weren’t selected this year, here’s some
advice for you for next year’s Marathon. It’s never
too early to start working on this!
Read Paolo De Gregorio’s CMJ advice at:
www.deliciouls-audio.com.
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